ELKE LOUIE ‘LAVENDER’ EP LAUNCH TOUR CHANGE OF VENUE TO GYMPIE MUSIC HALL

“Katie Noonan appears across multiple categories, alongside Minnie Marks and 8 Ball Aitken, while artists like Elke Louie, Cora and Marshall Hamburger continue to show up as part of the next wave coming through. It all sits pretty naturally — no sharp divide between established and new. Finalists were selected by a national panel including representatives from triple j, Woodford Folk Festival, and industry teams from Oztix and Moshtix, alongside producers and engineers working across the country.” – Happy Mag

“FINALISTS REVEALED FOR 2026 SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS” – The Music Network

“SUNSHINE COAST MUSIC AWARDS 2026 FINALISTS REVEALED” – TheMusic

Sunshine Coast Music Award nominee Elke Louie has change of venue for her hometown launch show – now at the Gympie Music Hall, which is part of the AICM where Elke began her musical journey at the tender age of 10, with special guests Those Folk who were integral to creating Elke’s EP. Sunday 31 May from 5pm, doors open 5.30pm.

A graduate of Gympie State High School’s Music School of Excellence, Elke was awarded Most Outstanding Music Student in both 2022 and 2023, becoming the first Gympie State High student accepted into the Queensland Music College Certificate IV in Music via distance.

Elke Louie has been nominated in two categories at the 2026 Sunshine Coast Music Awards – as a finalist for Young Artist Of The Year, and Artwork Of The Year for the self-directed video for debut single “Killing Time”. Winners will be announced on Sunday 7 June.

“These are my very first Music Award nominations since graduating from high school, I’m so honoured to be mentioned alongside so many artists I truly look up to in music. My debut single release KILLING TIME’s Film Clip has been nominated for best artwork, Lizzy and I absolutely love collaborating together in this space so it’s amazing to receive this recognition of our first official Film Clip project together”, said an excited Elke Louie.

Watch Elke Louie’s ‘Killing Time’ Video on YouTube

Elke Louie recently released her debut EP ‘Lavender’ (24 April 2026), marking the occasion with tour dates in South East Queensland and her first performance in Victoria.

The engaging 5-track EP includes the dreamy new single and title track ‘Lavender,’ along with earlier releases ‘Sandman’ and ‘Killing Time,’ both of which have garnered international acclaim. The tracks have been receiving airplay on radio stations around Australia and overseas, with new single ‘Lavender’ having it’s ‘First Play’ on national youth radio Triple J, and the video premiering on Frooty.

Recorded at Mantle Records with Clare Quinn and Lawrence Menard of Those Folk, Elke Louie’s emotive songwriting and captivating vocals are catching attention, and she has collaborated with accomplished artists like Jen Mize, and Ayla, along with Clare and Lawrence — all noted international touring musicians.

“We’re honoured to have had the opportunity to produce Elke Louie’s debut EP. Elke is an incredible songwriter with an effortless voice and musicality beyond her years. We look forward to watching Elke’s career flourish in the years to come.” said Clare Quinn & Lawrence Menard.

With the EP earning critical praise and a growing global audience, Elke Louie is quickly becoming established as a unique voice within the international indie folk scene.

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